You might be thinking of adding a furry friend to the family during the holidays. And you’ll be in good company: 70% of U.S. households have a pet, according to the 2021-2022 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey. As cute as pets are, they’re a financial commitment. ...

EPIC Companies closed Monday on the purchase of downtown Minot’s Big M building. The company, based in Minot and West Fargo, announced Monday that it has acquired the eight-story, former Midwest Federal Bank building with plans to renovate the landmark into commercial space and apartments. ...

Tanya Ide of the North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Minot office received the Director’s Award for Excellence at a training conference in West Fargo. Mercedes Drechsel and her colleagues in the Minot office received the Exemplary Service ...

First Western Bank & Trust is getting into the spirit of the season with the return of “100 Cheers,” a celebration of those who make the community special. Beginning today, “100 Cheers” will begin in all seven regions FWBT serves. Each region is tasked with searching out ...

Fuels fall as Omicron cases rise The massive crash in crude oil on Thanksgiving continued early last week as dozens of countries and several U.S. states reported cases of the new highly contagious variant. Subsequently, governments around the globe instituted travel restrictions and other ...

TIOGA – In partnership with the Tioga Economic Development Corp., The Bank of Tioga awarded $15,000 to four local businesses on Nov. 21 as part of the REV pitch competition, an event held at the Tioga Theater that helps local business owners to ignite their business. Blue Raven Trading ...